technical data sheet

BLACK BITUMEN PAINT

HIGH QUALITY PROTECTIVE
BLACK BITUMEN PAINT
DESCRIPTION
Black Bitumen Paint is a general purpose paint
suitable for brush application. It complies with
BS3416: 1975 Type 1 Class A and Type II.
AREAS OF USE
Black Bitumen Paint can be applied to most
substrates, including iron and steel structures,
metal fabrications, castings, asbestos cement
sheeting, and structural concrete.
ADVANTAGES
Simple brush application
Rapid drying
Can be used with potable water
APPLICATION
Preparation
New surfaces must be cleaned to remove all
traces of grease, oil and other foreign matter. All
mill scale and any rust that has formed must be
removed prior to painting. Where previous paint
is firmly adhering and sound, it need not be
removed. All loose flaking paint, scale, rust, dirt,
grease etc., should be removed so that the
surface is completely free from loose matter.
On surfaces where all existing rust cannot be
removed and where long term protection is
required, use a fast drying red lead primer, zinc
phosphate or other rust inhibitive primer in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions,
and ensure this is dry before proceeding with the
treatment. On clean, rust free surfaces where
priming is required, apply one coat of Bitumen
Primer by brush and allow to dry, under normal
ambient conditions, for 20 - 40 minutes.
Black Bitumen Paint can also be sprayed or
dipped; for dipping it can be thinned if necessary
using white spirit.
Placement:
A minimum of two coats is recommended to
eliminate pin-holes and inadequate coverage of
high spots. Apply second coat after the first has
dried.
N.B. For best results on cold water storage
tanks, three coats are recommended.

Black Bitumen Paint should be allowed to

cure at ambient temperatures for a period
of at least seven days prior to contact with
potable water.
N.B. Black Bitumen Paint is NOT suitable
for use in fish ponds.
Cleaning
Tools and spillage may be cleaned using
white spirit or paraffin
COVERAGE
The generally recommended coverage rate
is :
Steel 11m/L per coat
Concrete (dependent on porosity) 5m/L
per coat.
TECHNICAL DATA
Specific Gravity at 15C
0.91 - 0.93
Viscosity (B4) cup at 20C
235-245 secs
Approx. Solids content W/W
59-61%
Drying time at 15C
2 - 4 hours
Flash Point (abel closed cup)
Min 32C
Film thickness per coat applied at 11m/L
Wet 0.1mm
Dry 0.05mm
PACKAGING
Black Bitumen Paint is available in
5 and 25 litre containers.
STORAGE
Black Bitumen Paint contains a flammable
solvent and all precautions against fire
must be taken during both storage and use.
Store in cool conditions. Keep away from
sources of ignition. No Smoking.
Refer to Health and Safety data sheet
available upon request.
Shelf Life
Two years when stored in unopened
containers according to the manufacturers
instructions.

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